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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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